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R111 PEV

2003 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz G-class51,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 PEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,276 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 51,263 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing at outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,739 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R111 PEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 PEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R111 PEV registered?

R111 PEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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